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The findings, part of the Hampton-Alexander Review of FTSE 350 businesses, shame ten companies that have yet to appoint a woman to the top table. They are Sports Direct, Stobart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust, Daejan Holdings, Herald Investment Trust, Integrafin Holdings, JP Morgan Japanese Investment Trust, On The Beach Group, TBC Bank and Ti Fluid Systems. Rachel Reeves, chair of the business committee, criticised the firms, saying: "The inglorious ten companies who still have all-male boards need to drag themselves out of the dark-ages and ensure they bring in a more diverse and valuable perspective to the running of their businesses rather than running a closed club of the old-boys' network." Minister for Women Victoria Atkins said there is "no excuse" for having an all-male board. In its defence, Stobart said that it has identified an "excellent female candidate" for the position of independent non-executive director but the appointment is on hold until after its AGM on July 6. … [Read more...] about ‘They need to drag themselves out of the dark-ages’

IS Alice Vasquez the hottest gran in the world? By Sophie Roberts / Published 27th June 2018 SUPPLIED AGE IS JUST A NUMBER: Alice could pass for a woman in her 20s Alice Vasquez is living proof that age is just a number.The Californian babe regularly passes as her daughter’s sister as the pair hang out together.So it must come to a big surprise to strangers when they realise that the 39-year-old isn’t just a mum – she’s also a grandma too. Top 10 ways to look younger Take a look at our top 10 tips to look your best! 1 / 11 Alice rivals Gina Stewart and Carrie Hilton for the title of the “world’s hottest gran”.The yoga teacher fell pregnant with her first born when she was 16-years-old.Three years later, she welcomed her second child into the world.Her kids followed similar paths to their mum, both becoming parents in their early 20s. SUPPLIED OH MY BOD: Many are blown away by Alice's youthful appearance While some find … [Read more...] about Age-defying gran reveals what men think when they discover her age: ‘They find it hot’

MINSK, 27 June (BelTA) – The state social security fund of the Belarusian Labor and Social Protection Ministry received an additional Br100 million in 2017 thanks to the higher retirement age, BelTA learned from Lyudmila Nizhevich, member of the Budget and Finance Commission of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, on 27 June.However, revenues of the state social security fund are not expected to increase in leaps and bounds because the retirement age in Belarus is supposed to increase gradually. But the state social security fund received some Br100 million extra in 2017.In 2017 the state social security fund received Br12.5 billion and disbursed Br12.3 billion. The targeted figures were revised in the course of executing the budget: revenues went down by Br478.4 million and expenses dropped by Br399.7 million. The surplus totaled Br197.8 million.On 27 June the lower chamber of the Belarusian parliament gave the first reading to the bill on approving … [Read more...] about Higher retirement age adds some Br100m to Belarus’ state social security budget in 2017

One Northampton Royal British Legion branch had the honour of chaperoning six World War Two veterans who were invited to attend the Classic and Sports car show at RAF Bicester. The RBL Duston and District branch and the Royal Air Force Association helped to commemorate the Royal Air Force and the end of the first world war on Saturday (June 23) and sent along six World War Two veterans. In attendance were Martin Calvert, 92, of the Scots Guards, from Rothersthorpe; Edward ‘Ted’ Barker, 95, Sub Lieutenant on HMS Arbiter, husband-and-wife pairing of Dennis, 93, and Joan Wells, 93, from Dallington, who acted as wireless operators and a clerk and typist.RAF veterans Maurice Marriott, 93, and Eddie Habberley, 95, both from Duston in Northamptonshire, returned to the skies in Tiger Moth aircraft above Bicester Heritage, a former WW2 RAF bomber station. The pair had both trained in the aircraft during their time with the RAF.Tracey Fogg-Stevens, chair of Duston and District … [Read more...] about Northampton veterans with combined age of 555 commemorate end of World War One

Fans' favourite former Albion forward John Shepherd died aged 86 earlier this month after a battle with illness. Born in South Kensington, John played for Millwall, Brighton and Gillingham during his professional career after serving in the RAF. He was a popular figure with Seagulls supporters as he scored 18 goals in 36 league appearances in his first season, and in total spent almost 30 years with the club as a player, coach and scout. He worked under the likes of Alan Mullery, Brian Clough and Jimmy Melia at Albion and in 2014 was presented with an award from the Sussex FA to recognise his services to Sussex football. Locally, John enjoyed a successful time as player-manager of Southwick in the mid-1960s. He guided the club to the Sussex League Division 2 title and a 5-3 victory over hot favourites Horsham in the Sussex Senior Cup at the Goldstone Ground in 1968, then Wickers lifted the Division 1 championship the following season and also won the league cup during his time in … [Read more...] about Popular former Brighton striker dies aged 86